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The role of neuroimaging in the diagnosis of vascular dementia

  1. G. W. Small

Article first published online: 18 DEC 2002

DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0404.106.s178.3.x

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Acta Neurologica Scandinavica

Acta Neurologica Scandinavica

Volume 106, Issue Supplement s178, pages 10–14, December 2002

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Small, G. W. (2002), The role of neuroimaging in the diagnosis of vascular dementia. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 106: 10–14. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0404.106.s178.3.x

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  1. UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA

*Gary W. Small, M.D., Parlow-Solomon Professor on Aging, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, 88–201, 760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA Tel.: +1 310 825 0291 Fax: +1 310 825 3910 e-mail: gsmall@mednet.ucla.edu

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  1. Issue published online: 18 DEC 2002
  2. Article first published online: 18 DEC 2002

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Keywords:

  • neuroimaging;
  • cerebrovascular disease;
  • diagnosis;
  • mixed dementia;
  • vascular dementia;
  • Alzheimer's disease

Vascular dementia (VaD) and Alzheimer's disease share many pathological and clinical characteristics. Whereas clinical criteria can help differentiate VaD from other types of dementia, neuroimaging is required for confirmation of vascular lesions. Neuroimaging also provides information about location and size of vascular lesions that can lead to a better understanding of symptoms and may help guide therapy.

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